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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,704.40, 381,619.20 and 165,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,704.40, 381,619.20 and 165,912.20 is: 248,583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,704.40 : 381,619.20 = 165,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,704.40/381,619.20 = 165,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,704.40x = 381,619.20 × 165,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,704.40x = 63,315,281,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,315,281,034.24/254,704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,583.38

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